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SOUTH FLORIDA SCIENCE MUSEUM PRESENTS HALLOWEEN “NIGHTS AT THE MUSEUM”
(West Palm Beach, FL) Talk to people in far off places, see stars and planets, touch a shark and trick-or-treat at the South Florida Science Museum’s Halloween “Nights at the Museum.” The Halloween fun-filled evening on October 29 from 6-10 p.m. will feature touch tanks, Smashing Pumpkins nitromania, stars and planets coming into view in the Observatory’s optical telescope as well as the unveiling of the Museum’s new Amateur Radio station.
“We are excited to unveil our new amateur radio station for visitors,” said Lew Crampton, chief executive officer for the South Florida Science Museum. “This is another new happening at the museum and we think guests will have a lot of fun seeing where in the world they can make contact.”
With help from licensed Amateur Radio operators, often called “Hams,” museum visitors will be able to “get on the air” and talk around the world using amateur radio. Contacts will also be attempted using ham radio satellites in space. The new amateur radio station at the Museum will initially be open to museum visitors on weekends, holidays and during the monthly “Nights at the Museum,” the last Friday of the month. In addition to the radio station itself, future fun and education activities may include amateur radio classes for people who want to get their license, a Boy Scout Amateur Radio Merit Badge program and even a scheduled contact with the International Space Station using Amateur Radio
In addition, Dr. Sci-Fi will be handing out candy to trick-or-treaters so bring a goody bag and come early in costume for the contest. Costume contest winners will be announced at 7:30 p.m. All exhibits will be open including “Animal Grossology” featuring dissections and the Black Hole, a full dome-planetarium movie. Tickets must be purchased for the planetarium showings.
The South Florida Science Museum provides curious minds of all ages with an entertaining and educational journey through science and technology. Located in West Palm Beach, the museum features more than 50 hands-on exhibits, a digital planetarium, freshwater and saltwater aquariums, as well as natural history exhibitions. Each year the museum welcomes more than 120,000 visitors and reaches more than 55,000 students through workshops at the museum and outreach programs to local schools. Established in 1961, the museum is a non-profit organization dedicated to exciting curiosity and furthering the understanding and appreciation of science and technology.
“Nights at the Museum” is a regular feature the last Friday of the month. Admission during the event for museum members is: Adults $5.00, Children 3-12, free. Admission for non-members is: Adults $10.00, Children 3-12 $6.00. Children under 3 years are free.
The South Florida Science Museum is located at 4801 Dreher Trail North in West Palm Beach. For more information about the South Florida Science Museum and “Nights at the Museum” please call 561-832-1988 or visit www.sfsm.org.